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Taylor County

Florida · 21,796 residents · 1,043.337 sq mi
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Taylor County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,900. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,796
+13%since 2000
from 19,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K20K22K23K1990201020202024Taylor County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,295
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,032 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,492
+28%since 2000
from $15,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(14,817)
Black18.9%(3,640)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(295)
Asian0.4%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(8,272)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(15,629)
Black19.3%(4,196)
Hispanic / Latino4%(866)
Asian1%(224)
Other2.3%(512)
Diversity Score53.4%(11,642)
Segregation Score38.6%(8,417)
Diversity Score
53
+24%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor County, Florida?

Taylor County, Florida has about 21,796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylor County, Florida?

The typical household in Taylor County, Florida earns about $38,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor County, Florida expensive?

In Taylor County, Florida, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor County, Florida?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor County, Florida?

About 20.8% of people in Taylor County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,685 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9900
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 32348ZIP 32347ZIP 32336ZIP 32356
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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